Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bernie Tyrrell about Automania, wingless sprints, car auctions, car shows, motorcycle shows and meets, car publications, the summer airshow and more.

from the automania website:https://www.automaniaatvalley.com/

About Automania

The largest free to the public Automotive Event in the Midwest is back again in 2023! We plan to have hundreds of vehicles on display, along with quality food, automotive and specialty vendors! AutoMania will be held in Valley Springs, SD. This is the premier car show of the Midwest!

Classic Car enthusiasts come to show their pride and joys from 20 different states! Tens of thousands of people attended consistently, and several times AutoMania has had around 1,500 vehicles on display.

Our History

AutoMania, which was born in Sioux Falls in 2006, had a successful first year! AutoMania in downtown Sioux Falls, was a huge success with over 800 cars, four live bands, and tens of thousands of people.

Over the years, AutoMania grew beyond capacity. Around the time the internal cities could no longer accommodate AutoMania, Valley Springs embraced the Car Show with open arms!

For many years AutoMania has been the largest car show in the Midwest and has been held year after year for over 10 years in the Sioux Falls Area.

Our Goal An unforgettable evening celebrating exemplary Classic Cars in our communities. Where everyone can enjoy food, drinks, live music, vendors, and more! All while sharing stories with classic car enthusiasts from all over. Celebrate with community partners, donors, volunteers, and friends of AutoMania who help inspire the next generation of Classic Car owners!

Look Who Will Be Present This year

 half of the proceeds of all outside beverages, go direct back to the our local Valley Springs Fire Department! ** Update: We raised over $3,000 to donate to the local Fire Department! Thank you for your support! ** Along with, the auction of a live painting be done by Scott with The maddTatter!  Thank you for your support each and every year!   

On the Rocks - Valley Springs  Providing live music through out the day! 10:45 AM - James Allen12:45 PM - Lexi McGee  2:45 PM - Chris Sandvig  4:45 PM - Boston Steve  6:45 PM - Southern Detour   8:45 PM - 10 Miles from Nowhere (On the Rocks) Stay up to date on all our event at On the Rocks - Valley Springs!

The maddTatte rThe maddTatter Paintings, Tattoo and Piercing will be doing a live painting, during Automania. When the painting is completed it will go up for AUCTION with half the proceed going to VALLEY SPRINGS Fire Department. Stop by and see what The maddTatter has to offer right in Valley Springs! You can also find him on Facebook at The maddtatter.

Lou Ba's Lunchwagon Serving you throughout the day - Melts- Wraps- Valley Burger- Icee's- Burger's Valley Local! You catch throughout the summer camped outside On the Rocks

!Back Yard BBQ Truck Serving up the best of BBQ- Pulled Pork- Beef Brisket- Smoked Pulled Chicken- St. Lewis Ribs- Potato Salad- Coleslaw- Mac N' Cheese- Kettle Chips- Cornbread- Molasis Baked Beans  

Buffalo Gal Concessions Serving Buffalo Style Food - Buffalo Burger- Bratwurst- Hot Dog- Riblet- Steak - Corn Dog- Chili Dog- Cheese or Chili Cheese 

NachosOllies Food TruckA uthentic Foods- Chicago Dog- Wings (Bone & Boneless)- Fresh Cut Fries- Cheese Curds- Catfish- Hamburger (Cheeze)